1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 18:26?

2. How does Leviticus 18:26 guide us in maintaining moral purity today?

3. Why is it important to "keep My statutes" according to Leviticus 18:26?

4. How does Leviticus 18:26 connect with New Testament teachings on holiness?

5. What practical steps can we take to uphold God's statutes in our lives?

6. How can Leviticus 18:26 influence our community's approach to cultural practices?

7. How does Leviticus 18:26 relate to modern moral and ethical standards?

8. Why were these specific laws given in Leviticus 18:26?

9. How should Leviticus 18:26 be interpreted in today's society?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 18?

11. Ezekiel 20:25 mentions God giving Israel 'statutes that were not good'; how does this align with the concept of a just and unchanging God elsewhere in Scripture?

12. (Leviticus 26:18) How does the repeated 'sevenfold' punishment align with other biblical portrayals of God's mercy and justice?

13. Why does Leviticus 20:13 prescribe death for homosexuality when modern views see sexual orientation as inherent, raising justice and compassion concerns?

14. What are laws, commands, decrees, and statutes?1. How does the call to holiness in Leviticus 18:26 apply to Christians today, and what are some modern "abominations" we should avoid?

2. In what ways can we ensure that both native-born and "foreigners" (new believers or those from different backgrounds) are encouraged to follow God's standards in our church community?

3. How do the moral laws in Leviticus relate to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles in the New Testament?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to maintain cultural distinctiveness as Christians in a secular society?

5. How can we balance the understanding of Old Testament laws with the freedom we have in Christ, ensuring we uphold God's moral standards without legalism?1. Why does God draw a distinct line between the practices of the Israelites and those of Egypt and Canaan?

2. How do these laws of sexual conduct reflect the sanctity of familial relationships in the biblical context?

3. What is the significance of the statement, "the man who does these things will live by them"?

4. How do these strict moral laws apply in the context of contemporary society, particularly in regards to sexual conduct?

5. What does the prohibition against child sacrifice reveal about the value God places on life?

6. Why is the land said to "vomit out its inhabitants" as a consequence of moral defilement?

7. How do these laws speak to the concept of purity within the Israelite community?

8. What are the implications of these laws for both the "native-born" and the "foreigner" living among the Israelites?

9. What does the term "abomination" imply in the context of these laws, and how might it be understood today?

10. How do these laws against sexual misconduct inform our understanding of the biblical concept of honor and shame?

11. How can these laws be interpreted in light of contemporary debates on morality and ethics?

12. What role does the concept of defilement play in these commandments and their associated punishments?

13. How does the command to not follow the practices of Egypt and Canaan impact the Israelites' identity as God's chosen people?

14. In what ways does this chapter shape the Israelites' understanding of their relationship with God?

15. What is the significance of the repeated phrase, "I am the LORD your God" throughout this chapter?

16. How can these commandments be seen as a protective measure for the community?

17. How do these prohibitions resonate with or challenge your personal moral and ethical beliefs?

18. How does the concept of 'cutting off' someone from their people as a punishment reflect on the importance of communal living?

19. What might the references to defiling the land imply about the relationship between sin, the environment, and human stewardship?

20. How does this passage help shape your understanding of sin and its consequences within the larger biblical narrative?

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